Customers who purchased Deep River brand potato chips labeled as having “Non-GMO Ingredients” may now be able to claim compensation following a recent class action settlement. The settlement involves Old Lyme Gourmet Co., the company responsible for Deep River Snacks, and a lawsuit accusing them of misleading consumers about the ingredients in their products. If you bought these chips in the United States between February 2, 2017, and December 6, 2024, you might be eligible for a cash payment.
### Allegations and Denials
The class action lawsuit, known as Rankins v. Old Lyme, alleges that certain Deep River brand chips were labeled with a “non-GMO ingredients” graphic, creating the impression that these snacks were certified by a third party, like the Non-GMO Project, as free from genetically modified ingredients. The plaintiffs claim that these chips were not actually certified by a third party, leading to the lawsuit. Old Lyme Gourmet Co., however, denies these allegations, and the court has not reached a final decision on the matter.
### How to Claim
To secure your compensation, individuals who bought the chips with the “non-GMO ingredients” label in the U.S. between February 2, 2017, and December 6, 2024, must submit a valid claim form by July 28, 2025. You can file a claim online by visiting the class action’s website and selecting “Start Your Claim.” There are two claim options available:
– **Claim with Proof of Purchase:** If you provide proof of purchase, you will receive $5.00 for the first product and $0.50 for each additional product with no limit on the number of products you can claim.
– **Claim without Proof of Purchase:** Without proof of purchase, you can still receive $5.00 for the first product and $0.50 for up to 10 additional products.
Remember that each household can only submit one claim form, and any submissions after the July 28, 2025, deadline will not be accepted. Take action now to secure your compensation and learn more about this story on TODAY.com.
